International arbitration

Arbitration is an established and increasingly popular mechanism for resolving commercial disputes, particularly those with an international element, generally offering easier enforcement of cross-border decisions than litigation.

DAC Beachcroft is well known for representing construction and engineering companies, insurers and reinsurers, governments and major companies across all sectors in institutional and ad-hoc arbitrations under many substantive laws and including standard form contracts such as FIDIC.

With specialist arbitration lawyers based across our global network, we have advised on disputes throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America and North America, working alongside local lawyers where required.

Our lawyers advise on domestic and international arbitrations operating under a wide range of different rules including the:

  • London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
  • International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration (ICC) - new rules for 2012
  • International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
  • United National Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
  • Supplementary rules such as International Bar Association rules on the taking of evidence in international arbitration.

Full service advice

We fully understand the intricacies and tactics of the arbitral process, and we are experts at using it effectively to maximise the benefit for our clients.

Our arbitration lawyers guide clients through all stages of the process. We advise at the pre-dispute stage of drafting arbitration clauses and handle any dispute from the outset of arbitral proceedings (including the selection of the tribunal and all preliminary arguments) through to any hearings.

We also advise on any post-arbitration issues, such as challenges or appeals against the arbitral award and on the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards both under local laws and pursuant to the New York Convention 1958.

What our clients say

A very strong team of arbitration specialists, including the highly respected Rowan Planterose and Danny Gowan. The firm is especially strong in international infrastructure, construction and engineering arbitrations.
The Legal 500 UK 2010

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